Construction involves complex relationships and substantial financial investment. Whether your project is the creation of a new home, office, apartment building, factory or retail store, your vital interests and concerns must be protected. And if you are a contractor or subcontractor responsible for turning a project blueprint into a completed structure, the future of your business may depend on successfully planning the project and resolving any disputes that arise along the way.
Our attorneys provide counsel on new construction and renovation of commercial properties, including preparing and negotiating architectural agreements, construction contracts, construction management agreements and loan documents. Our lawyers also advise clients about building code and environmental issues that arise in connection with their construction projects.
Manning Fulton’s construction litigation lawyers represent owners/purchasers, contractors and subcontractors in construction disputes in state and federal courts, and before various arbitration panels.
If disputes arise over any aspect of the construction process, we have the legal knowledge and practical industry experience to craft the most effective resolution to protect our clients. We represent contractors, architects, lenders and owners in disputes ranging from commitments at the project’s inception to core construction law claims of extra work, acceleration, warranty claims, contractor termination and insolvency. Our experience includes:
- Bid protests
- Materials failure
- Design error
- Defective installation
- Breech of warranty
- Performance bond claims
- Project scope disputes
- Delay claims
Mechanics’ liens are a special area of law. North Carolina permits contractors and subcontractors to secure payment for construction services by filing liens against the property and/or the owner’s funds. Manning Fulton lawyers possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of the applicable statutes and case law to protect the rights of contractors, subcontractors and owners.
Manning Fulton understands construction law from the perspective of all parties at the table. We understand that owners, developers and contractors each have interests, and how they interact is crucial to the success of your construction project—an important foundation for your future.
Construction Industry Contact Lawyers: William C. Smith, Jr.
